Brian Matthew

About Brian Matthew

Operations and supply chain executive with 20+ years of experience leading end-to-end supply chain functions for growing consumer brands across wholesale, retail, and eCommerce channels.My background includes sourcing, production, demand planning, inventory management, fulfillment, transportation, distribution, reverse logistics, and retail allocation. I’ve led both owned and 3PL networks, built vendor partnerships, improved service levels, reduced costs, and developed teams that perform in fast-paced environments.I’m energized by opportunities where growth, complexity, and execution intersect—helping brands scale intelligently while protecting customer experience and margin.

Experience

1. VP, Supply Chain

   Parachute Home

   Mar 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Led end-to-end supply chain organization supporting a $100M+ omnichannel consumer business across DTC, retail, and wholesale channels, driving improvements in service reliability and operational scalability.• Owned supply chain strategy across sourcing, production, demand planning, inventory optimization, fulfillment, logistics, retail allocation, and reverse logistics to balance growth, cost efficiency, and customer experience.• Redesigned and managed 3PL distribution network, improving service levels while reducing cost-to-serve across a multi-channel fulfillment model.• Partnered with Finance, Merchandising, and Product teams to align inventory strategy and supply chain planning with revenue and margin objectives.• Built operational frameworks, KPI systems, and cross-functional processes to support scale, accountability, and execution consistency.

Education

• Seton Hall University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

  2003 — 2007

• Seton Hall University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Fulfillment Management
• Vendor Management
• Sales
• Management
• New Business Development
• Selling
• Business Development
• Retail
• Logistics Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Forecasting
• Sales Management
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Warehouse Operations
• Strategic Planning
• Fulfillment Services
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Marketing
• Business Strategy
• Inventory Management
• Third-Party Logistics (3pl)
• Budgets
• Process Improvement